On June 1, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum installed protective glass cabinets for three Nguyen Dynasty throne artifacts on display there. Notably, there is a national treasure - the throne of Emperor Duy Tan.
Emperor Duy Tan's throne is made of wood, lacquered and specially crafted for King Duy Tan - the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty who ascended the throne at the age of 7.
The throne is small in size, but has great historical, cultural and artistic value, and is also a symbol of the authority of the monarchy of the past.
The throne was crafted based on the basic principles of the Nguyen Dynasty's court regulations on furniture making.
The throne is decorated with the main design of a five-clawed dragon. The dragon image on the throne is shown in many positions with many postures, expressing different states.
On the armrest, the dragon head is raised high, the sculpture is simple but strong.
The dragon on the throne base is embossed, bringing majesty, combined with the image of a phoenix expressing a sublime, fulfilling posture. Depending on the position of the styles, the decorative patterns on the throne apply the techniques of painting, gilding, embossing or carving, showing the richness and diversity of wood carving art as well as the talented hands of the artisans.
The Duy Tan Emperor's throne is a precious artifact dating back to the early 20th century. On December 31, 2024, the Prime Minister decided to recognize 33 national treasures (batch 13, 2024), including the Duy Tan Emperor's throne.
In addition, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum also displays two gilded thrones from the reign of King Khai Dinh (1916 - 1925), which are now placed in protective glass cabinets.
According to Mr. Ngo Van Minh, Director of the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, except for large artifacts such as the dragon bed and King Bao Dai's palanquin, they cannot be displayed in glass cabinets. Up to now, most of the treasures and valuable artifacts displayed in the museum have been placed in protective glass cabinets.
The installation of glass cabinets aims to prevent the risk of damage to artifacts and ensure the safety of Nguyen Dynasty treasures in open display conditions for public viewing.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lap-tu-kinh-bao-ve-3-ngai-vua-trieu-nguyen-post797742.html
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